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Title: Autosol V Peek
Post by: bobafett on May 31, 2009, 11:44 PM

Right then - been happily using autosol like everyone else but "Peek" keeps popping up in various threads - any preferenes here ? Is it better ? different ? if so how ? when to use it in place of autosol ?

Title: Re: Autosol V Peek
Post by: hunterdubber on May 31, 2009, 11:59 PM

Good question   :)


I've always used Autosol and bought Peek from  hardware store as they didnt stock Autosol  :shocked:
but they recommended it  :-\

I tried it once and it didnt manage the same results , I think this due to it not being as abrasive as Autosol  :-\

I think Autosol cleans and revives more from metal that has deteriotated
whereas Peek is to be used more as a polish ( a buff up ), similar to Brasso

I haven't used Peek since

might give it a whirl when they're due a cleaning  8)

Title: Re: Autosol V Peek
Post by: Bigfrawg on June 01, 2009, 07:53 AM

i'm with dubber on this one , i think autosol is more abrasive for cleaning/reviving chrome where as peek is just polish

Title: Re: Autosol V Peek
Post by: graeme on June 01, 2009, 10:17 AM

The best thing for polishing chrome is dry pumice powder, used with a slightly damp rag.
Its the only thing that will polish chrome properly without leaving tiny swirl marks.

No good for reviving but the best thign for polishign good chrome.

I used to work at a chrome platers and used pumice powder all the time :)

Title: Re: Autosol V Peek
Post by: munners on June 01, 2009, 10:34 AM

I think autosol is the best thing to bring chrome back to life if its in a bad state to start.

They now do an autosol liquid which is not abrasive and it just blings it right up. Great to use if the chrome is good to start with.

Title: Re: Autosol V Peek
Post by: diesel on June 01, 2009, 10:37 AM

Autosol for Aluminum - Mild Abrasive  :daumenhoch:

Peek for chrome -  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Autosol V Peek
Post by: neiljonarcus on June 02, 2009, 03:08 PM

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Title: Re: Autosol V Peek
Post by: oldtired on June 02, 2009, 03:25 PM

autosol to start , peek to finish,  when you machine polish stuff you would use different grades of compound in stages, rough to finishing, peek tends to be more friendly on aluminium as a finish , produces a better colour on ally,  imo, :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Autosol V Peek
Post by: rollin72 on June 02, 2009, 09:38 PM

monkey jizz >:D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp287/rollin72/49HMQCAPB5VSVCA2DFTUMCAXYISBZCA02HF.jpg)

Title: Re: Autosol V Peek
Post by: stuntmaster on June 03, 2009, 07:24 AM

autosol does cause scratch`s on chrome if not careful  and can make the yellow come through if chrome is not thick enough

Title: Re: Autosol V Peek
Post by: Peter J on June 03, 2009, 08:59 AM

Quote from: rollin72 on June 02, 2009, 09:38 PM

monkey jizz >:D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp287/rollin72/49HMQCAPB5VSVCA2DFTUMCAXYISBZCA02HF.jpg)

 ;D